Bill Gross, who recommended shorting the Chinese stock market last month before it plunged, didn't actually do the trade. Instead he wagered against both the S&P 500 emerging market currencies.
Even with crude oil now hovering around $45 a barrel, there is debate over whether it is time to buy or steer clear of the global commodity.
As China sorts through a serious market plunge and economic contraction, overexposure can slice into gains
If Chinese policymakers don't alter course soon, the current correction could turn into a stock market plunge similar to what happened in the United States in 1929.
It's premature to think Chinese stocks are over the worst, but investing for the long term changes the picture.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> DoubleLine's Jeffrey Gundlach believes $40 oil is something investors should be worried about.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: China could stand in the way, as their market struggles create a risk of tightening into a slowing global economy.
Emerging stock markets have been flat over past six years &mdash; risks are commodity rout, China slowing and higher U.S. rates.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i> China's stock market rout is being described as just the beginning, with some big moves still to come.
Advisers need to address environmental issues and how they will affect investments
Advisers say the presidential hopeful and real estate mogul's investments reveal a scattered approach to money management. <i>(See <a href="//www.investmentnews.com/gallery/20150723/FREE/723009998/PH"" target=""_blank"" rel="noopener">the top five fund companies holding Mr. Trump's money</a>.)</i>
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Puerto Rico has missed a debt payment. How will the fallout be felt by average Americans?
Advisers can attract new clients if they keep abreast of the socially responsible investing trend.
<I>Breakfast with Benjamin:</I> Investing in China stocks is a scary proposition right now but there's an ETF that uses a smart approach. It's down, but not like the Shanghai market.
It isn't just global shocks that may support Treasuries &mdash; while jobs are back and business confidence is growing, wages remain stagnant.
Sector funds give specialist managers an opportunity to shine during a long bull market.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin:</i> The financial sector has been a laggard and in fact hasn't been an early cycle winner since 2011. But the picture is getting brighter.
Strategists recommend a slow and steady move into the world's second-largest equity market.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: The IMF is throwing a wrench into the Greek bailout works, setting off a political earthquake in Europe.
<i>Breakfast with Benjamin</i>: Teaching economics to a presidential contender isn't easy. Unless the economic advisers agree with the preconceived views of the candidates, the relationship can be testy and useless.
